1937-1939 Chevrolet Models, Prices, Production

Eight years after Chevrolet entered the low-priced six-cylinder field with its "Cast Iron Wonder," it was time for the division to make some upgrades. An improved engine and smooth, contemporary styling combined to make Chevrolet a better value in the late 1930s. Here are the specifications for the 1937-1939 Chevrolet:

Most four-door sedan purchaser gravitated toward the $766 Master DeLuxe sport sedan.
Most four-door sedan purchasers gravitated toward
the $766 Master DeLuxe sport sedan.

1937 Chevrolet Master Models, Prices, Production

Master (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,770$61954,683
convertible coupe, 2/4-passenger
2,7907251,724
2-door sedan1
2,80063715,349
2-door Town sedan2
2,830655178,645
4-door sedan3
2,8456982,755
4-door Sport sedan2
2,885716 43,240
Total 1937 Chevrolet Master


296,396

1937 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe Models, Prices, Production

Master DeLuxe (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,840$68556,166
coupe, 2/4-passenger
2,8707248,935
2-door sedan1
2,9107037,260
2-door Town sedan2
2,935721300,332
4-door sedan3
2,9357702,221
4-door Sport sedan2
2,960788 144,110
Total 1937 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe


519,024
Total 1937 Chevrolet


815,4204

1938 Chevrolet Master Models, Prices, Production

Master (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,770$64839,793
convertible coupe, 2/4-passenger
2,7907552,787
2-door sedan1
2,7956683,326
2-door Town sedan2
2,82568995,050
4-door sedan3
2,840730522
4-door Sport sedan2
2,845750 20,952
Total 1938 Chevrolet Master


162,430

1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe Models, Prices, Production

Master DeLuxe (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,840$71436,106
coupe, 2/4-passenger
2,8557502,790
2-door sedan1
2,9007301,038
2-door Town sedan2
2,915750186,233
4-door sedan3
2,915796236
4-door Sport sedan2
2,940817
76,323
Total 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe


302,726
Total 1938 Chevrolet


465,1564

1939 Chevrolet Master 85 Models, Prices, Production

Master 85 (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,780$62841,770
2-door sedan1
2,7956481,404
2-door Town sedan2
2,820669124,059
4-door sedan3
2,805689
336
4-door Sport sedan2
2,845710 22,623
4-door station wagon
3,010
848
4305
Total 1939 Chevrolet Master 85

190,622

1939 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe Models, Prices, Production

Master DeLuxe (wheelbase 112.3)
Weight
Price
Production
coupe, 2-passenger
2,845$68433,809
coupe, 2/4-passenger
2,84571520,908
2-door sedan1
2,865699
180
2-door Town sedan2
2,875720220,181
4-door sedan3
2,87574568
4-door Sport sedan2
2,910766
110,521
4-door station wagon
3,060
883
989
Total 1938 Chevrolet Master DeLuxe


386,656
Total 1938 Chevrolet


577,2784

1Trunkless model also known as the "coach."
2With integral trunk.
3Trunkless model.
4Does not include chassis units or export models. Some sources cite the following model-year totals: 825,220 (1937), 470,776 (1938), and 587,177 (1939).
5Includes 229 built with folding end gates and 201 built with rear door.

Sources: Encyclopedia of American Cars, by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, Publications International, Ltd., 1996; 75 Years of Chevrolet, by George H. Dammann, Crestine Publishing Company, 1986.

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